Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 18, 2026 at 3:10 AM ET
Aug 15, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
6.4-magnitude quake hits North Sumatra, Indonesia
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A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s North Sumatra.
WHO: North Sumatra, Indonesia
WHAT: A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit North Sumatra
WHEN: Reported Aug 15, 2026 at 10:22 AM ET
WHERE: Indonesia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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